Comedian Blames Unruly Guests For Early Departure

George Lopez Breaks Silence on Eagle Mountain Casino Walk-Out

Comedian Blames Unruly Guests for Early Departure

30 Minutes Before Set Was Scheduled to End, Casino Says

After a sudden departure from his packed performance at Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, Calif. on June 7, George Lopez has broken his silence on the incident. In a statement, a rep for Lopez called the audience at Eagle Mountain Casino "overserved and unruly." "George Lopez left his stand-up comedy show at Eagle Mountain Casino 30 minutes early due to what he called an 'overserved and unruly' audience," the statement said. According to the casino, Lopez left roughly 30 minutes before his set was scheduled to end. Lopez's departure has sparked a debate about the role of audience behavior at comedy shows. Some have criticized Lopez for walking off stage, while others have defended his decision. The incident has also raised questions about the responsibility of venues to ensure a safe and respectful environment for performers and patrons alike.